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Further afield
The Hartland Peninsula is a wonderfully remote area to visit – it feels as though you are right on the edge of our isles, and of course you are. It is part of the wrecking coast, something you understand when
Further afield
The Hartland Peninsula is a wonderfully remote area to visit – it feels as though you are right on the edge of our isles, and of course you are. It is part of the wrecking coast, something you understand when
Butcher’s Row, Barnstaple
Wonderful little row of independent shops in Barnstaple, definitely worth a look! East & West Bakery Tel: 01271 377577 D A Gratton, Butchers: Tel: 01271 374521 Nibbles, sandwich bar: Tel: 01271 345533 S & P Fish, Fishmongers: Tel: 01271 343097 West Country Farm Cheese: Tel:
Butcher’s Row, Barnstaple
Wonderful little row of independent shops in Barnstaple, definitely worth a look! East & West Bakery Tel: 01271 377577 D A Gratton, Butchers: Tel: 01271 374521 Nibbles, sandwich bar: Tel: 01271 345533 S & P Fish, Fishmongers: Tel: 01271 343097 West Country Farm Cheese: Tel:
The Fremington Quay Cafe
Good place to stop for lunch off the Tarka Trail. http://www.fremingtonquay.co.uk/ “The Cafe is located in a picture-perfect spot on the River Taw with the Tarka Trail running past our door. We are the perfect spot to pause for refreshment
The Fremington Quay Cafe
Good place to stop for lunch off the Tarka Trail. http://www.fremingtonquay.co.uk/ “The Cafe is located in a picture-perfect spot on the River Taw with the Tarka Trail running past our door. We are the perfect spot to pause for refreshment
Ice Cream! Ice Cream! Ice Cream!
For the finest clotted cream ice-cream known to mankind (probably), head across to the Croyde Ice Cream Parlour on the main street in Croyde. If you’re feeling particularly indulgent or you need to replenish your energies after a long surf (well,
Ice Cream! Ice Cream! Ice Cream!
For the finest clotted cream ice-cream known to mankind (probably), head across to the Croyde Ice Cream Parlour on the main street in Croyde. If you’re feeling particularly indulgent or you need to replenish your energies after a long surf (well,
Open Cycle Map
The Open Cycle Map is a great resource for cyclists across the country. It uses the power of crowd-sourcing to generate an exhaustive map of all the official cycle routes in the UK. Have a look for routes in the
Open Cycle Map
The Open Cycle Map is a great resource for cyclists across the country. It uses the power of crowd-sourcing to generate an exhaustive map of all the official cycle routes in the UK. Have a look for routes in the
Saunton Sands
On your way into Croyde from Braunton you will pass Sautnon Sands; a 3-mile stretch of beach that extends across the estuary as far as Appledore backed by large sand dunes.
Saunton Sands
On your way into Croyde from Braunton you will pass Sautnon Sands; a 3-mile stretch of beach that extends across the estuary as far as Appledore backed by large sand dunes.
The Tarka Trail
The Tarka Trail is a wonderful flat cycle (or walking) path for those who don’t want energetic cycling, with bike hire places in Braunton, Fremington and Torrington, including bikes with trailers for small children. You can find a map of
The Tarka Trail
The Tarka Trail is a wonderful flat cycle (or walking) path for those who don’t want energetic cycling, with bike hire places in Braunton, Fremington and Torrington, including bikes with trailers for small children. You can find a map of
Devon Made!
Just a few miles round the coast in Braunton, make a visit to local food and crafts shop Devon Made. “At Devon Made our shelves are stocked with the finest of Devon made gifts and Hampers, as well as a
Devon Made!
Just a few miles round the coast in Braunton, make a visit to local food and crafts shop Devon Made. “At Devon Made our shelves are stocked with the finest of Devon made gifts and Hampers, as well as a
Surf with South West Outdoors
Do you fancy this: ??? Have a look at http://www.southwestoutdoors.co.uk for a wide variety activities around the area including surfing, wild swimming, coasteering….
Surf with South West Outdoors
Do you fancy this: ??? Have a look at http://www.southwestoutdoors.co.uk for a wide variety activities around the area including surfing, wild swimming, coasteering….
Walk at Lee Bay
There is an excellent walk from Lee Bay, up the Borough Valley, across to Damage Barton and Bennet’s Mouth before returning along the coast path to Lee. There is a very steep ascent at the end of the valley! Do
Walk at Lee Bay
There is an excellent walk from Lee Bay, up the Borough Valley, across to Damage Barton and Bennet’s Mouth before returning along the coast path to Lee. There is a very steep ascent at the end of the valley! Do
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